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Chip and Joanna Gaines Build a Playhouse for St. Jude’s Hospital—Here’s a Peek Inside
As if Chip and Joanna Gaines didn’t have enough on their plates, the “Fixer Upper” alums recently managed to squeeze in one more very important project. Along with Target, Chip and Joanna appeared in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate children currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Megan Johnson
Jul 2, 2019
4 Up-and-Coming Kitchen Cabinet Trends Experts Love to See in Homes
Home builders, remodelers, and designers chime in on what current trends are worth investing in for the rest of this year.
Kate Streit
Jul 2, 2019
A Case for Why You Should Try Contrasting Wallpapers and Carpets
Live a little with these contrasting mixes of wallpaper and carpet.
Marlen Komar
Jul 2, 2019
An Environmentally Conscious Couple Has Designed an Incredibly Playful and Modern Victorian House
Interior design, decor, and the environment don’t often collide, but in this colorful Victorian remodel, they do so beautifully.
Viv Yapp
Jul 2, 2019
Pete Wentz Lists His Encino Home, and Thnks fr th Mmrs
If we had to compile a general list of things to do when you attain rock star status, one task would definitely include acquiring and selling at least one extravagant mansion (bonus points for selling it to another celebrity). The latest musician hoping to achieve this luxury lifestyle feat is Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, who recently placed his Encino home on the market. The single-level, gated residence is listed at $2,395,000, which is slightly more than the $1.
Kenya Foy
Jul 2, 2019
I Wanted to Pay Off My Mortgage Early, Then I Realized This
To me, the math was clear: The longer I paid mortgage payments, the more that house was going to cost.
Amanda Derrick
Jul 2, 2019
Our Newest Series “Liz$plaining” Is Personal Finance for Real People
Finance is boring, but our Real Estate Editor, Liz, sure isn't! In our new series called Liz$plaining, Liz will guide you through all your toughest financial questions.
Liz Steelman
Jul 2, 2019
We're Beamin' Looking at These Bedroom Setups
These bedrooms prove exposed beams are great for interiors.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 2, 2019
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Organize Your Tools in One Weekend with This DIY Work Station
We’ve all put off fixing a broken doorknob or restitching a seam for longer than we’d care to admit, despite the deep satisfaction that arrives when we finally get around to it. Why does it take so long to make small repairs when we know how much they matter to our daily lives? Even the little things can feel overwhelming when we’re not organized, which is why a dedicated fix-it station makes all the difference.
Creative Studio
Jul 2, 2019
I Thought I Wasn’t A City Person—Turns Out, I Just Wanted A Smaller City
I put so much pressure on myself to love New York and to be a “city” person that I didn’t even let myself consider if another, smaller city would make me happier.
Olivia Muenter
Jul 2, 2019
The Cool California Home of the Founders of Health-Ade Kombucha
They used to make kombucha in their small apartment. The success of the company allowed them to buy this beautiful home.
Marisa Vitale
Jul 2, 2019
A Simple-Chic Small Flat in London
Originally from Hong Kong, Sheyee has owned this 575 square foot flat for three years. Far from family, she's filled her home with sentimental pieces and good memories.
Viv Yapp
Jul 2, 2019
Sofia’s DIY Garden Apartment in Brooklyn
Name: Sofia Berger Location: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Size: 480 square feet + garden Years lived in: 3 years; rented Sofia is a banker by day and an aspiring interior designer in the rest of her time. She frequents the hardware stores so often that the employees know her by name. Her bookcases are stocked with shelter magazines and her furniture has been decoupaged, reconstructed, upholstered, hacked or built from scratch.
Andrea Sparacio
Jul 1, 2019
Monica’s Handmade Modern Hollywood Home
Name: Monica SchaferLocation: The Plaza — Kansas City, MissouriSize: 650 square feetYears lived in: 3.5 — ownedTucked out of the way amidst some serious hustle and bustle resides this lovely and luxurious apartment in Kansas City. Located in the neighborhood called The Plaza, it boasts some serious Art Deco era design, complete with extra skinny hallways and round windows.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 1, 2019
13 Super Secret Stair Storage Ideas
Underneath the stairs lies a great abyss known as unused space in most homes. Check out this list of 13 inspirational ideas to kick-start how to use your stairs, steps, and angles to your best small space advantage!In no particular order, here are our favorite 13 ways to efficiently use your staircase space: Stair Drawers: When you think about it, directly underneath your steps are layers of unused space. So why not add functionality to those common rectangles by transforming them into drawers?
Tiffany Finley
Jul 1, 2019
Anne & Leo’s Cozy Cosmopolitan Loft
Alexis Buryk
Jul 1, 2019
Joey and Gerard’s France Meets California Mountain Cottage
Name: Joey Grana and Gerard Dislaire Location: Mount Washington, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years Lived In: 2 years; Owned A trip to Joey and Gerard’s serene hillside home will take your breath away and may leave you wondering: am I in California, or have I been transported to the French Alps?
Bridget Pizzo
Jul 1, 2019
Joan’s Artist Abode
Name: Joan Hiller Location: North East, Portland, Oregon Size: 432 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented Joan is a music publicist, painter and all–around creative, energetic lady. Her apartment functions as her office and her painting studio; she shares the space with her companion of almost thirty years, her turtle Sheldon. Spending time in Joan’s apartment was like watching her consciousness explode into a living space.
Leela Cyd
Jul 1, 2019
Sarah & Fred’s Leafy Art-House
Name: Sarah Schmitz and Fred Gray Location: Berkeley, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; OwnedPlants make a house feel fresh. Just take a look at Sarah and Fred’s leafy Berkeley abode. The beautiful one-bedroom house came with the Christmasy poinsettia out front, but the rows of potted succulents and happy houseplants are the result of Sarah’s own green thumb.
Celeste Sunderland
Jul 1, 2019
Snowboarding Sisters Share a Cozy, Cool College Apartment
These snowboarding sisters attend university living in a shared space that is equal parts modern and cool, but also classic and romantic.
Justice Darragh
Jul 1, 2019
I Tried the Famous NIGHT Pillow, and OMG, It’s Amazing
Let me tell you, this thing works.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2019
Bye-Bye, Billy! 7 Affordable First-Apartment Furniture Finds That Aren’t from IKEA
If you’re moving into your first “grown up” place, you’ve probably been told time and time again that you just have to go to IKEA for affordable, functional furniture. While it’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the Swedish retailer—not to mention the countless hacks you can perform to glam up even its most basic pieces—the search for inexpensive furniture items doesn’t have to end there.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2019
The Secrets Behind Great Small Spaces
Everyone has a bit of a different take on small space living: it’s all about purging your stuff. No, it’s all about organizing your stuff. Wait, it’s all about storing your stuff! But one thing is for sure: you know an amazing small space when you see it. Small spaces are king on Re-Nest. Yes, we love them for their lower energy and heating bills, and yes, we love them because they force us to edit, organize, and reduce our accumulation of stuff.
Cambria Bold
Jul 1, 2019
A California Cool Home with Parisian Charm
This expert update is great inspiration for anyone looking to refresh their own home without doing a complete overhaul.
Jessica Isaac
Jul 1, 2019
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Feels Spacious and Serene, Despite the Small Size
This photo editor's studio apartment is full of tips for creating a spacious, serene home in a very busy city.
Minette Hand
Jul 1, 2019
This Illustrator’s Colorful, Maximalist Bristol Home Is Extraordinarily Joyful
We dare you NOT to smile while looking through this stunning and stylish home.
Viv Yapp
Jul 1, 2019
Steve Martin Is Selling the House Next Door, So You Can Be His Neighbor
The next owner may eventually befriend one of the Three Amigos.
Kenya Foy
Jul 1, 2019
Before and After: A Hoboken Condo Finds Happiness After a Reno
This place needed A LOT of updates but after six weeks of chaos, countless Home Depot trips, and tons of sweat equity, this condo now fits the couple's personalities.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 1, 2019
Kyle’s Cottage in the City
Name: Kyle Ewing Location: San Francisco, California Size: 1,330 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned We caught a sneak peak of Kyle’s apartment in her Before and After Kitchen Remodel, and now we’re back for the full tour! Entering this light-filled oasis in the middle of San Francisco, you’re transported from bustling city life to a soothing environment that’s warm, welcoming and feels more like a quaint country cottage than a city apartment.
Lindsay Tella
Jul 1, 2019
Your Favorite HGTV Shows Are Casting for New Seasons
If being on HGTV is your ultimate goal, it’s time to make that dream a reality.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jun 30, 2019
This May Be the Most Stylishly Patriotic Studio Apartment Ever
Stanley's 525-square-foot studio is packed with American handcrafts, folk art, brass candlesticks, baskets and bold red, white and blue color palette.
Liz Calka
Jun 30, 2019
An Apartment’s Eclectic Interior Includes a Grape Chandelier and Other Must-See Decor Treasures
House Tour
Aviva Falk's Brooklyn apartment filled with one-of-a-kind finds thanks to a unique resource: Her mom owns an estate sale business!
Minette Hand
Jun 29, 2019
Why I Hate Walk-In Closets (And You Should Too)
Though many New Yorkers dream of knocking down walls or upgrading to a bigger apartment to get a Carrie Bradshaw-sized closet, living with one of the smallest I'd ever seen for six years taught me that I don't need a walk-in closet. Ever. No one does.
Marshall Bright
Jun 29, 2019
Why Community Gardens Are New York City’s Most Underrated (Free!) Amenity
Tucked away throughout the five boroughs lie 600 community gardens, providing residents space to plant food and flowers or just generally enjoy the greenery.
Keshia Badalge
Jun 29, 2019
This Kickstarter Project Is Part Chair, Part Closet—And It’s Perfect For Your Lazy, Clothes-Tossing Self
In case you’re still judging yourself for using furniture as a makeshift clothes rack, here’s a reason to shirk your shame immediately: a coat check chair. The tagline for the Kickstarter project sums it up nicely: “Your closet. Reinvented. Into an iconic designer chair. Let your closet join the party.
Kenya Foy
Jun 29, 2019
6 Ways Just Writing Down Your Routines Will Make You More Productive—And then Some
If you want to get even more out of your personal rhythms, try writing them down.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 29, 2019
Kathryn and Anthony’s Eclectic Australian Home
Name: Kathryn Elkins and Anthony dal Forno Location: Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia Size: 1800 square feet Years lived in: 15+ years; owned Kathryn and Anthony find themselves in Brunswick, the heart of one of Melbourne’s most eclectic spots, spoilt for choice with delicious food, some of the world’s best coffee, and boutique shops. Fierce supporters of Australian artists and crafters, they’ve have amassed an enviable collection of art and design objects made locally.
Sophie Timothy
Jun 29, 2019
8 Celebrities Who Absolutely Flourish As Plant Parents
It's time to highlight those already in the spotlight who are flaunting their love for plants to the masses. (Oh hey, Joanna Gaines!) Scroll through our list of A-listers who are showering Instagram with their flourishing greens.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 28, 2019
LGBTQ Design Experts On What Pride Means to Them
Because pride doesn't end with June.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 28, 2019
This Former Mining Bus Is Now a Tiny Home on Wheels
Who could’ve predicted that living in a bus would be considered #homegoals? Well, when you get a tour of Buster, a former mining company bus-turned-decked out home, it’s not difficult to envision yourself setting up shop inside of a repurposed vehicle. Another one of Paved to Pines’ projects, Buster is one of those conversions that elicits an instant chorus of “oohs and aahhs,” and “When can I move in?
Kenya Foy
Jun 28, 2019
This ’80s Staple is Back, and We Have Thoughts
The story of chintz' '80s heyday and its subsequent decline and return to popularity are just a small part of its evolution.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 28, 2019
This Tiny 225-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Full of the Most Genius Storage Solutions
The only way to function in a space like this is to get really creative with how and where things are placed.
Minette Hand
Jun 27, 2019
A Bright, Minimal-ish San Francisco Condo Has a Cute, Plant-Filled Modern Balcony
When Maya first saw this place, the natural light and the non-boxiness blew away any worries about it being too generic.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 28, 2019
7 Things You Never Thought You Could Do in a Rental
Many times, if you petition to your landlord that these changes will allow them to lease out the apartment at a higher cost after you leave, they'll usually let you do it.
Amy Barnes
Jun 27, 2019
Chris & Kristen’s Artists’ Retreat
Name: Kristen Coates and Chris WyllieLocation: Newport, Rhode IslandSize: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; rentedKristen Coates loves to have a home full of guests. She and partner Chris Wyllie, both artists who divide their time between New York and Rhode Island, had entertaining in mind when they moved into their spacious third-floor apartment in the heart of Newport above their gallery Egg + Dart.
Jacqueline Marque
Jun 27, 2019
IKEA Has a Custom Sofa Tool and Twitter Has Shared Some Hilarious Options
When’s the last time you ventured over to #FurnitureTwitter? Don’t let the hashtag fool you: This home-centric corner of the web isn’t as bland as it sounds, especially since IKEA now allows you design your own sofa online, and some sofa artists have created truly hilarious masterpieces.  If you’ve never used it, here’s how the customized planning tool works: It gives users the options of size, color and layout.
Kenya Foy
Jun 27, 2019
The One Thing My Mom Taught Me to Always Look for In a Home
You could see Mom's tree from every rear-facing window in the house, and just as it was the centerpiece of our home, it became the focal point of our family life.
Susan Marque
Jun 27, 2019
Ashley’s Chic & Funky Loft
Name: Ashley Location: West Town; Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1,800 square feetYears lived in: 2 years; RentedAshley had quite a project on her hands. She had just finished her residency, and moved out of a three-bedroom apartment that was shared by a total of four roommates. With only a handful of furniture pieces in tow, she went searching for more space, and found a former embroidery factory that had been recently renovated in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood.
Arthur Garcia-Clemente
Jun 27, 2019